1982 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2004 Mazda Premacy is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 531 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Premacy (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 2004 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | Premacy |
Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |